# The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton — Best-selling bedtime story

> Interactive animated bedtime storybook based on a popular children's book. (iPhone/iPad app by Loud Crow Interactive Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-going-to-bed-book-by-sandra-boynton/id421933225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Loud Crow Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397864716)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-going-to-bed-book-by-sandra-boynton/id421933225/reviews.md

## What is The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton?

** iTunes App of the Week ** 
** Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner ** 
** Kirkus Reviews - Kirkus Star ** 

Boynton Moo Media teams up with award-winning Loud Crow Interactive, to bring to life her beloved, funny, wildly best-selling bedtime board book, The Going to Bed Book. 

“I absolutely adore working with the ridiculously creative and innovative team at Loud Crow, and I am so proud of what we’ve done together with The Going to Bed Book. Our interactive book app version of my book manages to both retain the original board book experience, and add subtle and captivating dimension to it. It’s such wonderful fun. And oh! I am so smitten by Billy J. Kramer’s infinitely reassuring narration for this, and Michael Ford’s understated and lovely piano composition.” - Sandra Boynton 

Far beyond any e-book experience, The Going to Bed Book app has all the magic and appeal of a traditional pop-up book, offering lively interactivity and thoroughly mesmerizing and delightful discovery.

Features:

* Imagine! An ark that rocks.

* Touch, pull, and turn animals and objects to make them move, or tilt your device to watch things slide and cascade 

* Tap water that turns on and off, and steam that fogs the screen. Can you write your name in the steam? Of course!

* There are teeth to brush, and a group exercise session with ten pajama-clad animals (big and small) each with its own unique exercise.

* Help the little piggy turn off the lights, then rock yourself to sleep to the music box sound of beautiful twinkling stars.

* There's something wonderful to discover on every page.

* "The Big Guy Reads It" narration mode with word highlighting to help improve reading skills 

* Or “I want to read it myself” and hear individual words pronounced with the tap of a finger

* Wonderful resonant and gentle narration by British Invasion legend, Billy J. Kramer 

* Boynton’s original text and illustrations for her popular The Going to Bed Book (over 5 million in print!) 

Boynton adds, “Of course The Going to Bed Book app is first and foremost for children, and I know they will be captivated and delighted. But it’s also perfect for agitated high-level executives. What a great evening-time alternative to reviewing the minutes of last week’s Near-Term Strategic Wombat Acquisitions meeting.” 

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## Key features

- Interactive ark that rocks
- Tap and tilt animations
- Foggy steam screen with writing
- Brushing teeth and exercise activities
- Turn off lights and lullaby music
- Narration modes with word highlighting

## What do users think of The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Beloved by children across multiple age groups
- ✨ Beautiful interactive animations and visual design
- 🎵 Charming music and narration (mostly positive)
- 🎯 Faithful adaptation of beloved book series
- 🔄 Long-lasting value - works for years without subscription
- 🎮 Engaging Easter eggs and hidden interactive elements
- 📚 Educational tool for learning readers
- 💫 Soothing bedtime routine companion
- 🏆 High production quality and attention to detail
- 🎭 Multiple reading modes (narrated or self-read)

**Cons**

- 🔊 Audio/sound issues are persistent and widespread
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🎮 Navigation is confusing and unintuitive
- 📱 Poor optimization for iPad screen size (letterbox format)
- 🎤 Narrator voice described as flat, boring, or lifeless
- 👆 Narration stops when screen is accidentally tapped
- ⚠️ Specific page crashes (steamy sink/brushing teeth)
- 📏 Text and interactive elements too small to tap easily
- 💰 High price point for limited content
- 🔧 Lack of app updates and maintenance over time
- 📞 Developer support contact form doesn't work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audio/sound not working across multiple iOS versions
- App crashes on launch or after first page
- Steamy sink feature causes app to stall and crash on iPhone X and later
- Narration stops when user taps screen
- App freezes when hot water animation is triggered
- Mute switch on device disables sound in app
- Update installation fails with 20MB+ file size
- App won't open or launch properly
- Intermittent crashes on tooth brushing page

**Most requested features**

- More Sandra Boynton books adapted (Hippos Go Berserk, other titles)
- Better voice narration with more energy and emotion
- Improved iPad screen optimization and larger text
- Dark mode option
- More interactive features and animations
- Ability to disable narration without stopping playback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-going-to-bed-book-by-sandra-boynton/id421933225/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Incredible.

*2025-01-06, version 1.7*

My children still adore and marvel at Loud Crow adaptations, after 16 years.
They are lifelong fans of Boynton books,and these apps keep them so fresh!

### 5/5 — Hands down one of the best purchases for kids

*2024-12-05*

I wish all the books my kids love had an app like this! Especially with purchasing once and the app has worked for YEARS. That’s quality you don’t find these days with hidden subscriptions and annoying ads all over kids “free” entertainment

### 1/5 — Love the concept, terrible execution

*2024-09-19*

Audio does not work and navigation is confusing. Really a shame cuz we love these books.

### 5/5 — Working well 2023 iOS 16.4.1

*2023-05-07*

Working well with iOS 16.4.1   This continues to be a favorite bedtime routine for my 20 year old special needs son.

### 5/5 — Best kids app

*2022-11-17, version 1.7*

The attention to detail is amazing. So fun and interactive for learning readers. My kids love it.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2021-11-27*

These are amazing books and now they come alive with the interactive element. They have been great to read on road trips and vacations. Sometimes we find parts that we didn’t realize would interact. I highly recommend downloading these books if you have young kids.

### 5/5 — So many fun surprises! Charming

*2021-08-19*

I have loved Sandra Boynton’s artwork for years, and this little Going to Bed ebook is the most delightful ebook I’ve ever seen. I’ve read it several times on my own! and smile every time. The music, pictures, sound effects, and narration by Billy J. Kramer are a wonderful serendipity combination.

### 3/5 — Love the book but it doesn’t read

*2021-01-21, version 1.7*

My grandkids all love Sandra’s books. We have them in print and download. Unfortunately 3 of the 4 we have purchased have no sound when they want to listen to them.

### 1/5 — No sound

*2020-04-23*

My son loves the Sandra Boynton books. I bought him the bundle Pack for his birthday, but unfortunately there is no sound. I wish I would have read the reviews beforehand. I noticed that the developer team responded to the reviews with a website to contact them to fix the issue. Again I was met with disappointment as the email I had written out failed to send regardless of the device I was using.

### 1/5 — Sound quit working

*2019-03-30*

A couple months ago the sound just quit working on all my boynton books apps. Please fix! My 3 year old is devastated.

**Developer response:** Hi need s, sorry you're having sound problems. Please contact us at support@loudcrow.com and we'd be happy to help you get audio working.

## Frequently asked questions about The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton

### What is The Going to Bed Book app?

The Going to Bed Book app is an interactive digital version of Sandra Boynton's best-selling bedtime board book. It offers lively animations, sounds, and touch-based interactions that go beyond a traditional e-book, providing a captivating experience for children.

### What are the key interactive features?

The app features an ark that rocks, animals and objects that move when touched or tilted, interactive water and steam effects, activities like brushing teeth and group exercise with animals, and the ability to turn off lights to a lullaby.

### How much does The Going to Bed Book app cost?

The app is available for a one-time purchase. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What are the reading modes available?

The app offers two narration modes: 'The Big Guy Reads It,' which highlights words as they are read to aid reading skills, and 'I want to read it myself,' where individual words can be tapped to hear their pronunciation.

### Who is the narrator and what is the music like?

The narration is provided by Billy J. Kramer, known for his resonant and gentle voice. The app also features Michael Ford's understated and lovely piano composition, including a music box sound for twinkling stars.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2017-07-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 10 support
Bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.6 — 2013-09-17

- Minor bug fixes & performance improvements

### 1.5 — 2013-07-27

- iPhone 5 and iOS 6 Support 
- minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.4 — 2011-12-09

Universal app

### 1.3 — 2011-08-16

- Bug fixes and optimizations
- New images/text/links for opening menu scene

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